Russia/Ukraine War
Rutte states NATO allies ready to provide security guarantees to Kiev
NATO secretary general said the alliance had agreed on a package of guarantees in January in Paris under the leadership of French President Emmanuel Macron
Russia plans higher taxes on passive income and foreign online purchases as budget deficit continues
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a draft 2027 budget, along with spending plans for 2028 and 2029, to the government.
Russia makes revolution in jet-powered UAVs — newspaper
The Guardian also noted that the new models of Russian Geran drones are faster than the Ukrainian interceptors
Foreign tourists spend 4.5 times more in Moscow than Russians themselves — ministry
Deputy Economic Development Minister Dmitry Vakhrukov noted that 95% of tourists from Asia and the Middle East visit local cafes and restaurants while traveling in Russia
European, UK economies are explosive financial cocktail — Dmitriev
The RDIF chief noted that his statement on debt and debt cost growth risks came as "a finance lesson for warmongering EU bureaucrats"
France ready to send troops to Ukraine immediately following ceasefire — radio report
The plan is to deploy French troops away from the front line at strategically important sites
Fesco redirects container traffic from Ankara to St. Petersburg
The intermodal route also operates in the reverse direction to transport Russian exports to central regions of Turkey
Difficulties with digital ruble, inflation, price stability: statements by Nabiullina
According to the Central Bank governor, the regulator sees a rise in demand for cash, but its share has risen only slightly and the situation is stabilizing
Russia would welcome Putin-Trump-Xi meeting in China — diplomat
Vladimir Putin is expected to lead the Russian delegation at the APEC summit, scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen
Russia detained an Estonian, accusing him of trying to join Ukraine’s armed forces. He had come to see his wife, whom Estonia had denied asylum.
Officers from Russia’s Federal Security Service detained an Estonian citizen in Vladimir in spring 2026 and accused him of trying to join Ukraine’s armed forces, according to iSto…
Medvedev says United Russia may secure 349 seats in State Duma election
United Russia received about 58% of citizens’ votes
Finance Ministry Unveils 2027 Budget Draft With Fresh Tax Hikes to Fund War Deficit
The proposed tax hikes come just weeks after the Kremlin insisted that officials were not discussing any further increases.
Reporters from 11 states visit Starobelsk College, where Ukrainian attack killed children
Employees of the Starobelsk College met with the journalists and spoke about the events that took place this May
Russia calls for revision of UNSC sanctions against North Korea — deputy foreign minister
Andrey Rudenko emphasized that the UN Resolution 1718 had proven entirely ineffective and was used by Western countries exclusively to economically strangle the DPRK
Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max can secretly change how it surveils individual users, researchers at InterSecLab find
The Kremlin-backed Max messenger has broad capabilities for tracking users, but their configuration can vary from account to account and is controlled by its developer, the Russia…
US steps up military activity near Iran – media
US military activity has reportedly increased around the Strait of Hormuz as oil tanker traffic through the key waterway rises Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels
The German government has presented a roadmap for completely phasing out fossil fuels by 2045 Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian envoy comments on Zelensky’s fury over Duma polls, West’s involvement in conflict
Dmitry Polyansky noted that Kiev attempted to disrupt the elections through terror against the civilian population
Russia’s internet traffic to grow 2.5-fold by 2030, communications company says
Global video streaming traffic will increase about threefold, while traffic in Russia will double
United Cultures Forum in St. Petersburg gathers representatives of 70 countries
According to Olga Lyubimova, the forum traditionally brings together cultural figures, experts, heads of cultural institutions, filmmakers, opinion leaders, government officials a…
Iran-US conflict geography may expand to Indian Ocean, Khamenei adviser says
Rahim Safavi said that Iran’s armed forces are thoroughly working through possible scenarios
Ukrainian forces lose about 1,290 troops in special op zone in past day — Defense Ministry
Russian units took control over Buzovo and Khizhnyakovo settlements in the Kharkov Region and Svetlaya Dolina in the Zaporozhye Region
Russian authorities intend to keep inflation close to 4% in three coming years — PM
The gross domestic product will grow by 1.4% in 2027 and will further accelerate to 2.4% in 2029, Mikhail Mishustin noted
Most Spaniards say Morocco triggered Ceuta crisis, poll shows
More than 1,000 people took part in the poll, which was conducted from September 16 to 21